Aaron Crawford (American football)

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Aaron Crawford
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Crawford (92) with North Carolina
Personal information
Born: (1997-11-04) November 4, 1997 (age 26)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school: Stone Bridge (Ashburn, Virginia)
College: North Carolina
Position: Nose tackle
Undrafted: 2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:1
Player stats at NFL.com

Aaron Crawford (born November 4, 1997) is an American football nose tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at North Carolina.

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High school career

Crawford attended Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn, Virginia. As a sophomore, he helped his team reach the 2012 Virginia AAA Division 5 title game. [1] Considered a three-star prospect by 247 Sports, Crawford committed to North Carolina over offers from Virginia and Boston College. [2] [1]

College career

Crawford was sidelined with a knee injury after two games as a true freshman, forcing him to redshirt. [1] He made 10 starts for North Carolina as a redshirt freshman. [2] As a sophomore, he started all 12 games and had 29 tackles including 5.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks and a fumble recovery. Crawford tore his PCL and sprained his MCL during preseason camp as a junior. He managed to return on October 13, 2018, but was limited and wore a knee brace, and played his second and final game of the season on October 27. Crawford made one tackle in the two games and called it the toughest part of his career. Coach Larry Fedora was fired after the season. [3] As a senior in 2019, Crawford started all 13 games and recorded 50 tackles, three sacks, and finished tied for second on the team with 9.0 tackles for loss. [2]

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

After not being selected in the 2020 NFL Draft, Crawford signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2020. [2] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, [4] and signed to their practice squad the next day. [5] He was elevated to the active roster on December 2 for the team's week 12 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. [6] On January 18, 2021, Crawford signed a reserve/futures contract with the Ravens. [7]

On August 31, 2021, Crawford was waived/injured by the Ravens and placed on injured reserve. [8] On March 9, 2022, Crawford re-signed with the Ravens. [9]

On August 30, 2022, Crawford was waived/injured by the Ravens and placed on injured reserve. [10] He was released on September 1.

New York Giants

On November 8, 2022, the New York Giants signed Crawford to their practice squad, but was released the next day. [11]

Los Angeles Chargers

On December 21, 2022, Crawford was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad. [12]

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 Martin, Ross (April 25, 2020). "Aaron Crawford Signs Free Agent Deal With the Baltimore Ravens". Baltimore Ravens . Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  3. ↑ Alexander, Jonathan (August 3, 2019). "A year after he suffered a serious knee injury, UNC's Aaron Crawford wants to dominate". The News & Observer . Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  4. ↑ Mink, Ryan (September 5, 2020). "Ravens' Initial 53-Man Roster Is Set". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  5. ↑ Oyefusi, Daniel (September 6, 2020). "Ravens finalize 16-man practice squad, including quarterback Tyler Huntley and safety Nigel Warrior". Baltimore Sun . Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  6. ↑ Shaffer, Jonas (December 2, 2020). "Ravens call up 10 players from practice squad vs. Steelers; ailing DT Brandon Williams won't play". Baltimore Sun . Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  7. ↑ Mink, Ryan (January 18, 2021). "Ravens Sign 11 Players to Reserve/Future Deals, Waive Four Veterans". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  8. ↑ Mink, Ryan (August 31, 2021). "Ravens Make Cuts to 53. Here's the Full List". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  9. ↑ Mink, Ryan (March 9, 2022). "Ravens Extend Six Tenders, Including to Quarterback Tyler Huntley". baltimoreravens.com.
  10. ↑ Mink, Ryan (August 30, 2022). "Ravens Make Roster Cuts to 53". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  11. ↑ Salomone, Dan (November 8, 2022). "Giants sign DT Aaron Crawford to practice squad; DB Olaijah Griffin released". Giants.com.
  12. ↑ "Los Angeles Chargers Sign Christopher Hinton to Active Roster; Place Joe Gaziano on Injured Reserve". Chargers.com. December 21, 2022. Archived from the original on January 29, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
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